MetaTrader 5 Desktop vs Mobile: Why BullionBots EAs Must Run On Desktop Or VPS
Posted On 21 Jul 2026
Mobile MT5 is excellent for monitoring and basic account visibility, but it is not a full EA runtime environment. BullionBots EAs require compatible Windows or macOS MetaTrader 5 desktop or a Windows VPS because the EA must stay resident, react to ticks and manage positions programmatically.
Treat mobile MT5 as your monitoring tool and desktop or VPS MT5 as the execution environment. This separation reduces operational surprises.